iOS 17.4.1 Update Released for iPhone & iPad with Bug Fixes & Security Enhancements

Apple has issued iOS 17.4.1 update for iPhone, and iPadOS 17.4.1 update for iPad. The software updates include unspecified bug fixes and security enhancements for iPhone and iPad.

Additionally, iOS 16.7.7 and iPadOS 16.7.7 is available for older iPhone and iPad models, and there’s an update available for Apple Vision Pro’s VisionOS 1.1.1, for users who have the spatial computing headset.

How to Download & Install iOS 17.4.1 / iPadOS 17.4.1 Update

As always, backup your iPhone or iPad to iCloud or to a computer before any system software update.

1. Open the “Settings” app on iPhone or iPad
2. Go to “General”
3. Go to “Software Update”
4. Select “Update Now” to download and install iOS 17.4.1 / iPadOS 17.4.1 update

As usual, the iPhone or iPad must restart to complete installation.

Users can also choose to update their iPhone or iPad to iOS 17.4.1 or iPadOS 17.4.1 by using a computer, or by using IPSW firmware files that are downloaded directly from Apple. Using IPSW is considered advanced, and is not a standard approach for most users to update their devices.

iOS 17.4.1 IPSW Download Links

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iPadOS 17.4.1 IPSW Download Links

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iOS 17.4.1 Release Notes

Release notes included with iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 are brief:

This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

If you discover anything particularly interesting or noteworthy about the iOS 17.4.1 update, or encounter anything intriguing during your update, be sure to share your experience in the comments below.